![TikTok Celebrates the Power of Thai Women on International Women's Day](/img/files/20240307/iq238dd291e0ce492c607ceef52927058d.jpg)
Empowering a New Generation of Individuals Through the Stories of Top Creators
As TikTok serves as a platform of opportunities, pushing creators to advance and participate as voices of society, promoting diverse gender roles, particularly gender equality in various aspects such as professional roles, politics, and society, as well as within families. TikTok acknowledges the importance of recognizing individuals' strengths. As the world prepares to celebrate International Women's Day 2024, TikTok is dedicated to fostering the resilience and success of Thai people through inspiring stories from leading creators, aiming to create positive societal impacts, empower individuals, and inspire future generations.
TikTok provides an open space for female content creators and supports gender diversity on the platform by promoting creative and engaging content created by female creators. This includes content from creators of all genders who have the potential to make a positive impact on society. The aim is to create a creative community that is diverse and inclusive, while also serving as an inspiration and showcasing the beautiful identity of women in Thai society and globally. TikTok continues to strive to promote an open and inclusive community that listens to everyone's voices, emphasizing the creation of positive social impacts and connecting like-minded individuals to form a strong community.
Igniting Self-love with "Bifern" Anchasa Mongkhonsamai
Bifern Anchasa Mongkhonsamai (bifern_bivoyage), an actress and prominent content creator, joins in spreading inspiration through her self-love journey, overcoming various challenges that led to self-doubt and sadness. She shares her experience of learning to embrace imperfections after marriage and seeking ways to love and find happiness within herself through various methods over two years. Alongside creating content to inspire her TikTok followers to love themselves, she emphasizes that self-love is crucial in spreading love to others.
"We are all writers, directors, and lead actors in our own lives. No matter how others perceive you, they are just supporting characters in your life. Therefore, how you perceive yourself is crucial because you are the main character in your life. If you want to love yourself, as the writer, you must believe it's possible. As the director, you must rearrange your thinking, and as the lead actor, just go for it. I encourage everyone to love themselves," says Bifern.
"Sarah" From Giving Positivity to Beauty Contestant to Spreading Positivity to All
In an era where people have the freedom to express their thoughts online and negative criticism are everywhere, Sarah (sarahchh_), a content creator who spreads positivity, shares her journey from creating content that celebrates beauty in all its forms to sharing positive vibes, especially for beauty contestants. She emphasizes the importance of equality in society, supporting gender equality in marriage and accepting gender identity.
"I want everyone to know that we have the right and the voice to create change for ourselves and our community. The power of women is much greater than many realize. I want all women, including transgender women and other spectrums, to always remember that our voices matter. Don't let anyone dictate how we should be because modern women can be and do anything they want," says Sarah.
"Peachy" Breaking Gender Barriers and Staying True to Herself
From being a sports journalist to becoming a content creator, Peachy (ppeachy28) captivates hundreds of thousands of followers with her genuine storytelling style about sports and sharing authentic experiences. She has erased the old belief that sports followers are mostly men and has become an inspiration to many. She emphasizes that in today's era, acceptance comes from determination and ability, not gender or any other social structures.
"Today, equality is something many strive for, but above all, I want all women not to forget to see their own worth and have confidence in their abilities first. It may start with discovering yourself to find what you like and what you're good at, then try it without considering gender. Try and fail, try and succeed. Let's not be discouraged by obstacles that may arise. Consider everything as valuable experiences. I believe that if we put ourselves on the right path and try our best, one day everyone can reach their goals," says Peachy.
Received with Great Inspiration, "Topmie" Spreads Encouragement Widely to Fans.
Topmie (topmie) is an LGBTQIA+ entertainer and lifestyle creator. He began his career during the COVID-19 pandemic and drew inspiration from various content on the TikTok platform. This encouraged him to try new things according to demand with significant support from his mother, who serves as a strong role model for him. He encourages everyone to believe in themselves, regardless of gender, and to achieve success without gender bias.
"As an LGBTQIA+ individual, with a mother as a role model who never sees herself as weak, but rather does everything by herself with a strong spirit and never shows vulnerability, and who always encourages us, on this International Women's Day, I want to celebrate the honor of mothers, who are as strong and equal to all genders. In the end, regardless of your gender, everyone should believe in themselves, that we can achieve everything we imagine and succeed as we hope, without gender being a determining factor," said Topmie.
Seizing Every Opportunity to Overcome "Mommam" Life's Challenges
Mommam (mommam_taiyang) has risen as a game content creator, bringing numerous opportunities to her life. Mommam, a female creator living with a prosthetic leg, capitalizes on opportunities by creating entertaining and humorous gaming content. She also creates inspirational content about overcoming life's challenges, which has won the hearts of millions of followers. This has led her to opportunities for self-expression and income generation. Along the journey of being a creator, she has gained acceptance, encouragement, and admiration from her community, which has been a crucial factor in helping her overcome obstacles and inspiring a significant number of disabled individuals in Thailand.
"I have been living with a prosthetic leg for 12 years and faced many limitations in life. If you somehow get opportunities or receive something, you should seize it to the fullest. Remember that the further we walk, the closer we get. Do what we can today. If I can do it, why can't everyone?, especially women", said Mommam.
From an Internet Idol "Lily" to Actively Engaging with Followers as a Creator.
Another beauty content creator, Lily (lilynatchaa), has grown from being an internet idol to the path of becoming a content creator. She actively involves her followers and presents beauty and fashion content to inspire women to discover beauty within themselves. She has unlocked her potential through consistent content creation and has received positive responses, gaining a strong following and connecting with many people in the community. Additionally, she takes pride in sharing makeup tips for beginners, drawing from her own experience of learning makeup. Being a TikTok creator has provided Lily with numerous opportunities to collaborate with various brands, and she is thrilled about every positive experience she has gained through self-improvement and user support on the platform.
Lily says, "For International Women's Day, I want everyone with a strong female spirit to find their self-worth because I believe everyone has their own value and talents. Don't forget to appreciate and encourage yourself at every step."
"TikTok prioritizes and is committed to promoting social equality, especially on the occasion of International Women's Day. TikTok and creators have participated in celebrating the success of powerful women, as well as diverse individuals filled with potential and creativity. Together, they deliver positive energy to empower everyone to move forward confidently in life and create a positive community reflected through #WomenofTikTok which has gathered over 2,500 posted videos with an impressive view count exceeding 47.7 million, a growth that will continue through continued collaboration and cooperation from users' communities." Chanida Klyphun, Head of Public Policy - TikTok, Thailand said.
With TikTok's commitment to pushing everyone to participate in creating a positive impact on society and driving diversity and sustainable creativity and insists on its role as a platform for creating good opportunities for everyone and promoting good participation with each other in the community. Famous creators share happiness together with the donation sticker feature in charity campaigns #WomenofTikTok on the occasion of International Women's Month 2024, by clicking the "Donate" button on the creator's video page with the campaign donation sticker, which is income after deducting expenses awarded to non-profit organizations that help and support women in Thailand, including UNHCR and the Raks Thai Foundation from today until 31 March 2024.